Celanese Corporation has been recognized as a finalist and award winner at the 54th annual Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Awards Competition and Gala, held November 5th in Livonia, MI. These innovations showcase the power of plastics in advancing automotive design, sustainability and performance.
Read MoreBFGoodrich Tires announced a product integration partnership with Paramount+ and the hit TV series Landman, which returned for its second season on Nov. 16. New episodes of Landman, starring Oscar® winner Billy Bob Thornton, are available to stream every Sunday.
Read MorePirelli has set the range of compounds for the 2026 Formula 1 season. After completing an analysis following the last test session in Mexico City, the Italian company, with the approval of the FIA, has established which compounds will be homologated on 15 December, as stipulated in the technical regulations.
Read MoreThis collaboration between Balsam Hill and Braskem exemplifies how the plastics industry is evolving to meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible products. Every needle on these plant-based plastic trees incorporates 95% bio-based carbon content, measurable and traceable through C14 testing, offering a life-like appearance while reducing reliance on non-renewable fossil-based resources in polymer production.
Read MoreIn a bold stride toward redefining the future of transportation, global tire giant Michelin has officially inaugurated the Michelin Innovation Park at its historic Cataroux site. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning 10 hectares in the heart of Clermont-Ferrand, represents a €200 million investment aimed at accelerating breakthroughs in sustainable mobility, materials science, and digital transformation. The park is poised to become a global hub for collaborative innovation, bringing together Michelin’s top engineers, startups, and academic partners under one roof.
Read MorePPG announced that it has received the highest “AAA” rating for the second consecutive year from the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) ESG ratings assessment, denoting PPG as a “leader.”
Read MoreSolvay and Sapio have entered a 10-year agreement to collaborate on renewable hydrogen production at Solvay’s Rosignano facility, part of the Hydrogen Valley Rosignano Project aimed at cutting CO2 emissions from Solvay’s peroxides operations.
Read MoreNorsk e-Fuel AS and Braskem have announced a strategic collaboration to explore the possible integration of e-Naphtha into the plastics value chain. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of plastics derived from carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to a circular future.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that its ultra-high performance winter tire, ADVAN WINTER V907, has been selected as an afterparts tire for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class premium model series. The tire sizes being offered are 245/45R19 102V for the front and 275/40R19 105V for the rear. This tire has also been chosen as an afterparts tire for the Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC+ and is being sold mainly in Europe through Mercedes-Benz dealerships.
Read MoreThe Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced its business and financial results for the first three quarters (January to September) of fiscal 2025. Sales revenue increased 12.0% over the same period of the previous year, to \877.2 billion; business profit increased 20.8%, to \100.7 billion; operating profit increased 6.9%, to \91.7 billion; and profit attributable to owners of parent increased 8.7%, to \66.1 billion. The figures for all those items were record-high figures for performance in the first three quarters at Yokohama Rubber. In addition, the company’s business profit margin, at 11.5%, was the highest ever for the first three quarters.
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